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Some presidents still piss people off after they're dead. Continuing from part 1 Richard Nixon: Watergate Noted Fan of Secret Recording Devices Republican, 37th President from 1969-1974, Took Part in Effort to Cover Up Watergate and Invaded Cambodia   The Man: During the Cold Years, President Nixon, then a congressman, served on the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), which was largely considered a witch-hunt for "communists." While participating in this fearmongering didn’t sit well with everyone, it caught Dwight Eisenhower’s attention and he chose Nixon to be his vice president. However, when it was Nixon’s turn to run for president, he...

As technology advances, banking and money management are evolving into electronic systems. Such benefits consumers as it is convenient, eases the cost of transactions, and saves time. Electronic banking, also known as online or virtual banking, depends on computer systems that record the transfers and ownership of funds. Electronic banking offers various services like transfers, deposits, and payments. You can access your account information and make transactions anytime, regardless of the bank's working hours. Additionally, you can keep track of your balances, access bank news, and fill out and submit applications within a short time. E-banking deals not only with...

Everyone loves movies. A great way to collect merchandise and movie collectibles is to buy posters of your favorite films that you can frame and display in your home. For collectors of movie memorabilia, collecting original movie posters is a fun way to own a part of film history. Where to Start Start with the movies you love. If you love a particular genre, it will be the theme of your collection. Learn about the terminology of poster collection. Learn what an original, reprint, US-one-sheet, international, and British quad are. Learn to distinguish between these and a double-sided, which is...

If you are retired or just want to find a fun and rewarding hobby that can make you a little money on the side, you should consider furniture restoration. What is seen as junk on the side of a street or in an alley is a treasure for some. From bizarre to classical, people love original-looking and unique furniture. Learn to restore and sell beautiful family heirlooms on a budget. Before You Get Started A good way to get started is to learn about the basics of furniture restoration. Before spending any money familiarize yourself with local ordinances and laws...

Presidents and crimes? That's as crazy as building monuments on someone else's stolen ... Oh, wait. Photo: Ron Lee/Flickr There has never been an American president charged with criminal misconduct.  But in the wake of the small storage container worth of top-secret documents removed from Mar-a-Lago, there is a strong likelihood that future presidents can be indicted for crimes. This is a monumental achievement when you consider how many U.S. presidents committed acts that fall somewhere on the scale of criminality.  Arguably, presidents on both sides of the aisle committed major criminal acts. Further, while “they're only human,” a phrase...

Whether it comes in an instant or over a series of lingering glances that distort themselves into an inevitable confrontation, the loss of a lover, a spouse, a domestic partner, a fiance(e), a friend who is more than a friend, among other similar relations, is a heavy and altering end to bear. Drowning in what ifs and the signs that have seemed either so clear or out of nowhere, to go on from the separation seems almost impossible.  Where can one start? How can one even think of starting again?  When they have been left with only half of what...

The earth- this planet has been the home of humans for six million years, but have we been a good guest? The answer is no, and we don’t need to look too far to see why. Melting Ice Caps, destruction of wildlife habitats, and massive waste dumps. These are some of the ways we’ve repaid our home.“But I’m just one person?” is a common thought process. Remember that a mob is made of individuals with one mind. When we all play our part, the Earth smiles in return. Here’s how you can help out. Think Renewable Energy Life in the...

Some people love dogs while others love cats. Once in a while, we come across those who want the best of both worlds, a cat and dog in one home. It's very common to hear a word of caution if you tell a friend you intend to own these animals together, and it is not without reason.  Genetically they’re different and it’s expected there would be some friction. In most cases, dogs attack cats on sight. However, it's not all bad news. If your dog is well trained, and the cat trusts you, there is a big chance they’d get...

Since the mid-1990s, experts have warned of a coming "retirement tsunami" when it comes to the federal sector. Numbers thus far have remained consistent, with occasional peaks before dropping to a relatively predictable number. Federal Retirement Data Trends of 2019 and 2018 The trend also progressed into 2019. According to data from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), analyzed by the Federal News Network, nearly 6,000 fewer federal workers retired in 2019 than in 2018. In 2019, OPM processed 101,580 retirements for prior federal workers. That number surpasses federal retirement data from the final years of the Obama administration, a...

When it comes to saving on car repairs over the course of a lifetime, taking care of the car or truck you currently have is first and foremost. Just doing the basics regularly can keep you away from repairs significant enough to feel it in your bank account or keep you off the road altogether. However, that’s not the only part of staying prepared for costs on the roadway. As a car owner, depending on your level of interest, it could take years to learn some of the tips and tricks that will likely save you thousands over the course...

If you’re an animal lover, touching animals can be tempting, but there’s probably been a time when you wanted to pet or hold an animal and been told not to because you’d hurt it. Still, many of us seem to have interacted well with animals, everything from housepets to neighborhood pets and birds, frogs, and fireflies, and seemingly not harmed them. So, who are the animals that are really under threat and when is it critical to keep your hands to yourself? Being an animal lover, safely handling animals, or not handling them at all, and minimizing your impact on...

Nightime is the ideal time to panic. America has a long, rich history of freaking out over non-existent or barely existent threats. Thanks to fearmongering and propaganda, mass hysteria and panicking over nothing has endured for centuries. While most of this panic seems laughable now, it’s worth remembering that we still invent nonsense fears. We believe anecdotes and myths over facts. But we already have plenty of things to be scared of without creating new fears. Witches: If at First You Don’t Succeed, Keep Torturing Until You Do New England, famed for its history and quaint landscapes, also played host...

Music festivals have become an art form of their own, born from the counterculture and anti-war sentiments that arose especially between the 1960s and 1990s. Think Woodstock and Free Tibet. Below is a round-up of the top five music festivals in the US that still capture this spirit. 1. Pitchfork Music Festival Award: Best City Festival Location: Union Park, Chicago Month: July Pitchfork Music Festival happens every July in Union Park, known for its grand cityscape views. While mainstream artists do play at Pitchfork, they are not as commercial as those who play at the neighboring Lollapalooza. Mike Reed, a...

The wide availability of electronic devices for reading e-books has had an unexpected impact in the publishing world, but which is better; e-books or printed books? It was first predicted that e-books would slowly decrease the demand and commercial viability of print media. The truth is that demand for print media has not slowed down. However, both media forms offer advantages depending on your budget and personal preference. In addition, recent scientific studies have suggested that each has its own benefits. Print or E-Book: Which Is Better? When tablets, and e-readers first became affordable and widely available it was predicted...

In the 1940s, computer scientist Alan Turing theorized that machines would one day possess an unlimited impact on our existence through a process that might mimic evolution. The biggest question of our time follows: Is AI a danger to humanity if it supersedes human intelligence? Is AI Harmful or Beneficial? According to the Future of Life Institute, one misguided worry is that AI will turn conscious, but a more realistic worry is that AI turns competent with goals and ways of doing things that are misaligned with ours. Truthfully, we won’t reach any “superhuman” level of artificial intelligence within our...

It’s safe to say cars have completely changed our concept of distance. What took our ancestors hours to travel, you can do in 10 minutes while singing aloud to your favorite song. While these machines help make our lives easy, they do need a decent amount of maintenance to keep going. If we look at the number of vehicle owners, you’d think that mechanical knowledge would be more commonplace. The AAA vehicles moving to and fro on a mission to save the day state otherwise. You’ve bought a vehicle, why should you bother learning about it? This is the question...

Commercial real estate involves purchasing and leasing properties to business tenants to earn a return through rental income. Most investors gain access to these assets through public real estate investment shares. Such is beneficial since the management fee is low, and you can invest with a minimum stake.  Commercial real estate is an excellent alternative to residential real estate since it is exclusively for business purposes rather than a living space. Find out more about how individuals, investors, and corporates lease out and resell these properties to make a profit.  What are the Types of Commercial Real Estate? Commercial real...

If you ask a random person what their definition of being comfortable is, owning a house would most likely be mentioned. Shelter is one of the basic necessities of life, and it feels even better when you know it’s yours.  After years of paying rent, a primal urge enters all of us, the urge to be our own landlord. Some dismiss it because of their lifestyle, others embrace it. If you’ve been thinking of buying a house,  here are three things you should know.  Pick The Right Environment House hunters often get so immersed in the buildings, that they forget...

The definition of "letting it go" is often taken incorrectly—as in not caring. Really, it is about grace even after experiencing turmoil.  Grace has many definitions and is often compared to faith and forgiveness. It is also associated with elegance and a refined kind of movement. Consider the idiom: to be graced with one’s presence. True grace encompasses all of these associations to some degree—and the grace of letting go is more about freeing yourself from the firm grasp of what you’re holding onto, as well as the harm that it can cause you over time. What Letting Go Isn't...

The filthy fingerprints of stories are felt everywhere (Photo via Gdynia, 2013 from Flickr) Stories have filthy fingerprints from their widespread use. They touch many areas of our lives every day. They appear so frequently because stories are indispensable to being human. Stories help define who we are. They also form a bridge between people to share the human experience. The following topics are brief snapshots of how stories, or narratives, are intertwined with our lives. Healthcare and Psychology Making significant lifestyle changes is no easy task. However, medical professionals have found that for some patients reading stories with characters...